Our law firm is uniquely equipped to handle any forklift accident. We have compassionate, yet aggressive lawyers that will fight for your rights.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a forklift accident, you deserve maximum compensation for your pain and suffering. Because forklift accidents can be catastrophic and the complex laws surrounding these incidents, victims need experienced lawyers to guide them through this legal process.
Our law firm will work with experts in various fields of construction to determine liability (someone else’s negligence, defective equipment, or if your employer failed to provide adequate training), as well as coordinate quality medical treatment for your injuries.
Call (888) 998-7165 or tell us about your case using our online form above. We will review your case for free.
It is a violation of federal law for anyone younger than 18 years old to operate a forklift. Operating a forklift without proper training, evaluation, and certification is also a violation. Employers are required to ensure that each operator is competent in their field. This includes mandatory training and evaluations.
Employers must notify their employees of extensive OSHA guidelines for safe forklift operation.
In New York, the Department of Labor’s industrial safety codes applies to forklifts and address issues such as:
Injured on the job? With very few exceptions, you’re entitled to benefits through New York’s workers’ compensation system. Workers’ comp covers various accidents that can occur, such as forklift injuries.
Forklift accidents occur in warehouses and at construction sites, and primarily involve:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overturns and accidents involving non-drivers are the most common forms of forklift accidents – accounting for roughly two-thirds of all injuries and fatalities.
Forklifts pose a major risk and danger to workers on any construction or work site. Injuries can include any of the following:
Moving past these injuries can be a slow, arduous process that takes time, patience, and money. Our law firm will work with experts in various fields of construction to determine liability as well as coordinate quality medical treatment for your injuries.
When filing a claim for an injury sustained on the job, it’s important to establish who is liable and how one can seek compensation.
The following are some entities that may have liability regarding your forklift accident:
Whether the responsible party is the operator or owner of the forklift, general contractor, or subcontractors, our law firm will investigate and determine who will pay for our client’s injuries. We will win your case and help you get your life back to normal.
Contact our law firm immediately. We will have specialized experts evaluate your case at no cost to you. Our team of lawyers will fight to get your maximum compensation as soon as possible. We are prepared for forklift accident lawsuits and will force negligent individuals and companies to pay for your pain and suffering.
Call (888) 998-7165 or tell us about your case using our online form above. We will review your case for free.
Ready to get started? Don’t stay silent. Just send us a message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Consultations are free and 100% confidential.
If you need immediate help, call (800) 777-1970. No matter how you contact us, the consultation is free. We enjoy talking with potential clients to see if we can help right a wrong.
Don't like forms? Send us an email directly at:
ask@biglawsuit.com